Asia had the largest share of renewable electricity generation worldwide in 2019, with nearly 42 percent. By comparison, North America accounted for nearly 18 percent of the global renewable electricity generation.
Distribution of electricity generation from renewables globally in 2019, by region
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IRENA. (October 21, 2021). Distribution of electricity generation from renewables globally in 2019, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 11, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/610580/renewable-electricity-generation-share-globally-by-region/
IRENA. "Distribution of electricity generation from renewables globally in 2019, by region." Chart. October 21, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/610580/renewable-electricity-generation-share-globally-by-region/
IRENA. (2021). Distribution of electricity generation from renewables globally in 2019, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/610580/renewable-electricity-generation-share-globally-by-region/
IRENA. "Distribution of Electricity Generation from Renewables Globally in 2019, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Oct 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/610580/renewable-electricity-generation-share-globally-by-region/
IRENA, Distribution of electricity generation from renewables globally in 2019, by region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/610580/renewable-electricity-generation-share-globally-by-region/ (last visited May 11, 2024)
Distribution of electricity generation from renewables globally in 2019, by region [Graph], IRENA, October 21, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/610580/renewable-electricity-generation-share-globally-by-region/